A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4282150 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284125 epoch_slot_no: 7325 block_no: 4281973 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 876 time: 2020-06-11 14:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31f22f0bc285b82f37ca713b1749e7f0b59232dae78d9697df30107f84a69fe6Block Operator
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